Bye Bye Mickey-D’s, Hello Pollo Campero!
Perhaps this is no big deal, but McDonalds is definately leaving Downtown Disney. Frankly, Its hard for me to remember it even being there. With the slew of food offerings at Disney I haven’t had the need for the golden arches, but McDonalds has had a long association with Disney.
So what will replace it? Apparently some chicken joint called Pollo Campero. According to the Daily Disney blog, the new chicken quick-service chain will be in place by late 2010. I have never been there not have I even heard of it, but the chain is international and apparently, serves fresh latin food. Thats gotta be better than McDonalds, right?
WDW Fan Boy Brett said,
February 11, 2010 @ 6:36 pm
I agree. They will not be missed by me in the slightest. If I really want their food(like I don’t have enough of them at home), there’s still the one near Animal Kingdom. Of course, being so close to AK makes me wonder about their meat.
I can’t understand those complaining about how their low priced meals will be missed. When on vacation, Take your kids to better places than McD’s. If you can’t afford it, stay home until you can.
Pollo Campero seems to have a good rep for food and value. If they’re anything like El Pollo Loco, I’m there.
KingBob said,
February 16, 2010 @ 4:08 am
>Take your kids to better places than McD’s. If you can’t afford it, stay home until you can.
How rude! I’m looking forward to Pollo Campero and I won’t miss McDonald’s either because I rarely ever went in there. But when I did, it was always packed. I don’t know whether it was people who couldn’t afford better or people who just wanted something familiar or just families where the children wanted McDonald’s. But you’ve got some nerve telling people they should just stay home if they can’t afford what you evidently can afford.
WDW Fan Boy Brett said,
March 3, 2010 @ 6:53 pm
King Bob, if you thought that was rude, you might want to steer clear of our podcast.
Just because it was always packed doesn’t mean squat. It just shows how sad society can be at times. Isn’t the whole point of going to WDW to experience something that’s NOT familiar? You’re not one of these people that moves/travels to new places, then wants them to change everything to how it was “back home” are you?
As far as what I can “evidently afford” you would be shocked and amazed as to what I accomplish on such a small budget. I just wait until I can afford better than McD’s before I take the family to WDW.
KingBob said,
March 8, 2010 @ 12:23 am
>Just because it was always packed doesn’t mean squat. It just shows how sad society can be at times.
Well it DOES mean squat. It wouldn’t be crowded if that wasn’t what some people want. So that makes society sad? I guess the whole world is a sad place then, given that McDonald’s is in nearly every country.
>You’re not one of these people that moves/travels to new places, then wants them to change everything to how it was “back home” are you?
No, I’ve been to nearly 70 countries and relish the difference. But I ate at a McDonald’s in Rome recently, appreciating the familiarity and price after many “different” more-expensive meals and short on time. I guess I should have stayed home.
>Just because it was always packed doesn’t mean squat. It just shows how sad society can be at times.
Well maybe for some people, that’s all they can afford. Or after too many $10 burgers, the budget needs a break. Maybe Disney needs to implement an Asset Check for those wishing to visit Disney World, less someone of insufficient means dares entry.
WDW Fan Boy Brett said,
March 9, 2010 @ 6:56 pm
You’ve been to 70 countries and are that obtuse? You don’t believe that fast foods contribute to unhealthy people(those who eat it constantly) and visit McDonalds when in Rome? As an unverified blogger, you wouldn’t be making up imaginary accomplishments now, would you? Personally, I was the one who convinced God to make man first and take a break on the seventh day. Top that.
I will agree with your one comment: “I guess I should have stayed home”. Maybe you can sign up for an online course that teaches reading into what others are saying, instead of harping on their surface words. There’s “How to Respect Other People’s Opinions - 101″, “Sticking With the Subject: Control your unrequested opinions”, and “Blogging: It’s not just for basement dwellers anymore”. I’d say I was interested to know how things work out in the expansion of your views, but really I couldn’t care less.